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Dale Frank Packard

October 12, 1929 - January 28, 2013

Dale Frank Packard, 83 of Ogden Dunes, IN passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 after a courageous battle against Multiple Myeloma. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, June (nee Van Dyke); Loving father to Dale (Robbie) Packard, Gary (Patti) Packard, Mike (Cathi) Packard and Lisa (Andy) Kerman; caring stepfather to Anthony (Julie) Working, Greg Working, Keith (Tracy) Working and Audrey Krueger; Proud grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 5. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be private. Dale was a Korean War veteran who proudly served his country from 1948-1951. he was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8141 and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. Dale worked for the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad in Blue Island for 43 years, retiring in 1991. He was an avid fisherman, boater and loved to root for the Bears and White Sox. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hopice of the Calumet Area would be appreciated.

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Dale Frank Packard, 83 of Ogden Dunes, IN passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 after a courageous battle against Multiple Myeloma. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, June (nee Van Dyke); Loving father to Dale (Robbie) Packard, Gary (Patti) Packard, Mike (Cathi) Packard and Lisa (Andy) Kerman; caring stepfather to AnthonyContinue Reading

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Candy & Larry Birkenfeld left a message on January 31, 2013:
Was happy to have known him as a fellow IHB R.R.er- and more importantly as a friend - Our thoughts & prayers are with you Benj, Dale, along with the rest of your family. "Wherever a beautiful soul has been .. There is a trail of wonderful memories. Rip Dale.
Michelle Canada left a message on January 30, 2013:
Lisa, my deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time. I'm praying for strength for you and your family. Hugs!
Debbie Sells left a message on January 30, 2013:
To the Packard Family:I am very sorry for the loss of your husband, father & grandfather. I know he was special to each of you in his own special way. He will be missed but not forgotten. My thought and prayers are with you.
Pam left a message on January 30, 2013:
Mike - much sympathy and love to you and your family. Sounds like he had a great life......all we can ask!
Gary Shipley left a message on January 29, 2013:
Man! I loved that man, he was a second father for many years. My best thoughts and prayers to all. Dale,Gary,Mike and Lisa, you're on my mind and in my heart. Love you guys. GS
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Mitzi Mitchell (Cochran) left a message on January 29, 2013:
Larry, Gary, Lisa and Mike...Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Condolences to all of you and your families.
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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